Recall 23V293 covers 4 2022 Indian Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Dark Horse, and Chief Dark Horse motorcycles missing belt guard reflectors. All are remedied.
Indian is recalling 4 2022 Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Dark Horse, and Chief Dark Horse motorcycles because the belt guard reflector is missing. That missing reflector can reduce the motorcycle's visibility to other drivers and increase crash risk, and Indian dealers will install the required reflector free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The belt guard reflector on these 2022 Indian Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Dark Horse, and Chief Dark Horse motorcycles is a red oval reflector mounted at the belt guard. It is part of the motorcycle's visibility equipment. When light hits it, the reflector helps other road users see that part of the motorcycle without using electrical power.
The recall concerns motorcycles that left production with a quality hold incorrectly closed. That hold was meant to catch a missing belt guard reflector before shipment. If the reflector was not installed, the motorcycle did not meet FMVSS 108 for lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
An owner can check this condition by looking at the belt guard area for the red oval reflector. If that reflector is missing, the motorcycle has the condition described in this recall.
Who's affected?
Covers three Chief variants from the same model year, with equipment and visibility listings for the belt guard deflector reflector.
| 2022 Indian Chief Bobber | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2022 Indian Chief Bobber | visibility component |
| 2022 Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse | Equipment |
| 2022 Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse | visibility component |
| 2022 Indian Chief Dark Horse | Equipment |
| 2022 Indian Chief Dark Horse | visibility component |
| Units affected | 4 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A missing belt guard reflector leaves the motorcycle with less visible reflective marking for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. The issue is visible on inspection: the belt guard reflector is absent. Check the area before riding at night or in traffic, and schedule the recall repair if it is missing. Repair is free at any franchised Indian dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022 Indian Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Dark Horse, or Chief Dark Horse is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Indian dealer to confirm the belt guard reflector repair is complete or schedule the free reflector installation.
- Reference recall number 23V293 (Indian recall I-23-05) when you call Indian customer service or the dealer.
- Bring the recall notice and any service paperwork to the dealer appointment.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Indian technician checks the belt guard reflector and installs the required reflector if it is missing. The recall repair is complete for all vehicles in this campaign, and parts and labor are covered. Indian used its general reimbursement plan for this recall, so owners who already paid for a related reflector repair should ask Indian customer service how to submit documented expenses under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 25, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
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| May 1, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V293?
Recall 23V293 covers 4 2022 Indian Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Dark Horse, and Chief Dark Horse motorcycles with a missing belt guard reflector. The missing reflector reduces visibility to other drivers and increases crash risk. Indian says all vehicles have been remedied.
What should I do if my 2022 Indian Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Dark Horse, or Chief Dark Horse is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 23V293. If it is, contact a franchised Indian dealer or Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697 and reference Indian recall I-23-05. Indian reports that all affected motorcycles have been remedied.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair covered safety defects and compliance problems at no cost. For recall 23V293, Indian reports that all affected motorcycles have already been remedied.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced visibility. A missing belt guard reflector makes the motorcycle less visible to other drivers, which increases crash risk. If your VIN is included, confirm the remedy status with an Indian dealer before assuming the reflector issue has been corrected.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V293000 |
|---|---|
| Indian customer service | 1-877-204-3697 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V293 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V293000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →